The True Measure of a Society
This sentiment is alive in the United States today, but it exists in theory only.
Unless the U.S. makes a transition to align itself with the political philosophy of the rest of the developed world, which seems virtually impossible, it will roll through time with near complete indifference to the well-being of the common American.
It didn’t have to turn out this way. In Teddy Roosevelt’s day, and up through about 1980, our nation meant business about organized labor, environmental responsibility, and trust-busting. It wasn’t until Ronald Reagan that the wealthiest Americans had accumulated enough political clout that they finally got the lawmaking apparatus on their side, and the rest, as they say, was history.
Here’s a conversation I’m having a reader (Jim), who is concerned with the “Big Brother” appearance of the “Disinformation Governance Board.”
Obviously, Joe Biden didn’t write the joke here, but he delivered it well, to the enormous satisfaction of (almost all of) the audience.
Last night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was completely worthwhile. Below is Trevor Noah’s roast, excellent as always, but Joe Biden did a very good job himself, IMO.
The United States is playing host to one of the most horrific vicious cycles in human history. Our citizens are becoming progressively ignorant, and our elected officials are picking up on that ignorance and making it more profound.
Actually, let’s all think back on that. Did any of us grow up disbelieving in science?
IMO, Jamie Raskin is the perfect spokesperson for the activities of the January 6th Committee.
If you have to believe something that isn’t founded in science, I suppose omnism is as good as anything.
Despite the overwhelming support of the American for common sense gun laws, this entire subject is going nowhere. 
Unfortunately, Elon Musk is enjoying a great deal more than 15 minutes of fame.
